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Is Possession worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Roguelike fans who want possession to replace traditional equipment management
- Players who enjoy turn-based runs with changing character abilities
- ASCII-genre enthusiasts who want a choice between text-based and graphical presentation
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a durable hero, since the ghost is deliberately very fragile
- Players who prefer fixed levels and predictable routes over randomized floors with variable layouts
- Players looking for an inventory or equipment-focused RPG
Our take on Possession
Possession concentrates its play around taking over enemies rather than collecting gear. That focus gives each body a clear role, but leaves less room for inventory planning, item builds, or progression systems based on equipment.
What is Possession?
Play as a vulnerable ghost attempting to reach the surface through randomly generated levels.
Since the ghost has little strength, survival depends on taking control of monsters and using their bodies, powers, and abilities. Each floor offers multiple possible layouts, with themed areas that introduce distinct hazards and creatures. The game removes inventory management entirely, leaving possession as its central mechanic. Runs use turn-based play and can be controlled with a keyboard, mouse, or both. The presentation supports either graphics or ASCII mode. Mod support allows custom creatures, powers, and special levels, as well as changes to existing content. The full game can also be played through the demo.
How Possession plays
- 01Monster possession
- Control a range of creatures and use their different powers while moving toward the surface.
- 02Randomized levels
- Themed floors combine hazards, enemies, and layouts selected from multiple possibilities for each playthrough.
- 03Inventory-free play
- The game omits collectible equipment and centers progression on changing bodies.
- 04Mod support
- Create or alter creatures, abilities, and special levels.
- 05Two display modes
- Choose between graphical presentation and ASCII visuals.
- 06Flexible controls
- Play with the keyboard, mouse, or both together.
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Possession: platforms & release
Is Possession worth it?
It is worth it if: roguelike fans who want possession to replace traditional equipment management. Skip it if: players seeking a durable hero, since the ghost is deliberately very fragile.
Where can I download Possession?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Possession's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Possession on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
